Replacement Performance Tires (was: flat tire)

[Dave K.]

Yeah, I have to agree - I like Kuhmos.  I had the Ecsta 712's on my M3 and
they held up great.  They are a performance tire but they are not sticky.
The stickier they are, the faster they wear (as a general rule).  The 712 is
worthless in the snow but excellent in the rain.  They wore evenly and the
construction was good.
Don't think by buying a more expensive or a more widely accepted brand that
you will get a better tire.  I have had construction problems with Goodyears
(will never buy one again), Bridgestone (generally good though) and Pirelli.
I bought the Kuhmos based on the feedback on tirerack.com.  There is
customer feedback on almost every tire - a great resource.

Good luck,
David K.
'90 CQ - currently shod with Hakka 1's, new 17" Kuhmo 712's coming this
Spring


----- Original Message -----
From: "TM" <t44tq at mindspring.com>
To: "'Rocky Mullin'" <caliban at sharon.net>; "'quattro!'"
<quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 9:17 PM
Subject: RE: Replacement Performance Tires (was: flat tire)


> Kumho MX
> Bridgestone S-03
> Toyo T1-S
>
> Those are my top three choices- Dunlop SP9000 are really nice and quiet
> and
> excellent in the rain, you're giving up dry grip for rain traction.
>
> Michelin Pilot Sport- too expensive for same performance but less weight
> than the
> Bridgestone.
>
> Goodyear GS-D3- sounds great from the Evo magazine test, pretty much
> unknown in
> the US- any Euro listers care to chime in?
>
> I'd take the Kumhos due to the price, then the Toyos as the Bridgestones
> are so
> much heavier and the Toyos have better wet traction.
>
> Taka
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com] On
> Behalf Of Rocky Mullin
> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 6:05 AM
> To: quattro!
> Subject: flat tire
>
>
>
> well, i'm not sure if it's permanent, or if it's truly a
> puncture that it's repairable.  i'll know when i get up in the morning.
> if i do need a new tire, it's not so bad, as it's time for a new set
> anyway i think.  there seems to be a little tread left, but not much.
> the car has 37k miles but i've done lots with the snow tires.
>
> anyway, recommendations for replacement rubber?  performance is
> an important factor for me but not at the total expense of longetivity
> and comfort/quiet.  2000 A4 avant with sport package.  i'll totally
> forego snow capabilities, since if i'm in snow it's going to be a very
> intentional thing.
>
> clicking through tirerack i've found a few that look pretty
> good. i haven't been paying attention to tires for a while, though.
> thoughts?
>
> michelin pilot sport
> dunlop sport sp9000 (probably won't as i'd like to try something
> new)
> bridgestone potenza s-03 pole position
> goodyear eagle f1 gs-d3
>
> based on tirerack, the goodyear has the lead, followed by the
> bridgestone.  basically, i want something that handles better than my
> sp8000 set that is running low on tread.
>
> TIA!!
>
>
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> Rocky Mullin
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